AP 2D Art & Design

AP 2D Art & Design is a natural progression for those who have
already completed Graphic Design, Analog Photography, or Digital
Photography. This portfolio is designated for work that focuses on
the use of two-dimensional (2-D) elements and principles of art
and design, including point, line, shape, plane, layer, form, space,
texture, color, value, opacity, transparency, time, unity, variety,
rhythm, movement, proportion, scale, balance, emphasis, contrast,
repetition, figure/ ground relationship, connection, juxtaposition,
and hierarchy. Students should consider how materials, processes,
and ideas can be used to make work that exists on a flat surface.
Students can work with any materials, processes, and ideas.
Graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric
design, weaving, fashion design, fashion illustration, painting,
and printmaking are among the possibilities for submission.
The course is intended for students who have a high degree of
motivation and a willingness to contribute many hours in the
studio outside of class. A minimum of 15 exceptional pieces of art
are required to complete the portfolio. The AP 2D Art & Design
Portfolio offers students an opportunity to pursue a distinctly
individualized program, as each will create and develop a cohesive
concentration, exploring a single visual concern in depth. This
sustained investigation is assessed based on the AP rubric as to
whether it reflects college-level thinking in terms of the use of
composition, cohesion, use of class-time, craftsmanship, and
creative solutions.